I currently have a hardwood frame (single glazed) window to the left and half glazed hardwood back door which I repaired some time ago but is now beginning to show its age (not to mention rotten in small areas).
I recently had a single glazed window replaced with double glazed uPVC French door in the the back of the house. The front of the house is double glazed uPVC. Except for the French doors the other two windows on the back of the house are single glazed hardwood frames (also in good condition)
I am not sure whether to:
1. Replace only the back door with a good quality hardwood glazed door.
A hardwood back door with good locks (5 lever mortice, top/bottom rack bolts) seems more secure to me than a uPVC door. I recall speaking to a locksmith who seemed to think a uPVC door was easier to open without making noise?
It also seems a waste to pull out the hardwood frame which is in good condition.
2. Replace the frame and door with a double glazed uPVC unit and door.
I think this would add value to the property if we were to sell . Currently though the door has a concrete threshold with no lip. Even though our French doors have a lower threshold there is still a raised part. I'm reluctant to fit uPVC because of this.
From comparing costs of the two there doesn't seem to be a much in it between the wood or uPVC option.
It would be useful to know other peoples opinions on this as I am having trouble deciding which way to go.
Regards
Martin
I recently had a single glazed window replaced with double glazed uPVC French door in the the back of the house. The front of the house is double glazed uPVC. Except for the French doors the other two windows on the back of the house are single glazed hardwood frames (also in good condition)
I am not sure whether to:
1. Replace only the back door with a good quality hardwood glazed door.
A hardwood back door with good locks (5 lever mortice, top/bottom rack bolts) seems more secure to me than a uPVC door. I recall speaking to a locksmith who seemed to think a uPVC door was easier to open without making noise?
It also seems a waste to pull out the hardwood frame which is in good condition.
2. Replace the frame and door with a double glazed uPVC unit and door.
I think this would add value to the property if we were to sell . Currently though the door has a concrete threshold with no lip. Even though our French doors have a lower threshold there is still a raised part. I'm reluctant to fit uPVC because of this.
From comparing costs of the two there doesn't seem to be a much in it between the wood or uPVC option.
It would be useful to know other peoples opinions on this as I am having trouble deciding which way to go.
Regards
Martin